Many tiny animals are beginning to appear in our cold, green, winter waters of Puget Sound. While storms and rains are happening more frequent than usual this winter, our amazing and somewhat unique wildlife is coming to life. My 4K Video Short below is of only a few of the many tiny hermit crabs. I am spotting crab and shrimp, and many other species daily. Water temp: , Salinity: 2.3%, Air temp: 4K Video Short of Bering Hermit Crabs in Puget Sound Underwater.
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During the cold and rainy Northwest months, many animals mate and lay eggs. The images below of an egg mass are not identified. these eggs are very small compared with Greenling eggs that are guarded and protected by a mature male. There was no adult protecting these eggs. They are not developed enough to accurately identify what animal they are. Also, because the mass is so small, I will probably never find it again as the eggs mature and hatch. Below are a few of the tiny, amazing creatures surviving the cold, green waters of Puget Sound. As winter progresses more animals will hatch, grow, and hunt. Love this time of year. The water is cold, but life is beginning to blossom. Average water temp: 49º, Salinity 22,3%, Air temps: 45º
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